Church Council – coordinates policy and programs of the church

  • President: Autum Jennings
  • Vice President: Andy Karcher
  • Treasurer: Gary Bogener
  • Assistant Treasurer: Lonny Davis
  • Secretary: Emma Aughinbaugh
  • Assistant Secretary: 
  • Members at Large: Ron Zimmer,  Shawn Ryan, Gail Geisel, Paige Van Nest, Erik Hazel, David Moss, Diane Muehlenbeck

Ministry Teams

Building and Property Ministry – care, operation, use and maintenance of the facilities
Chairperson, Ethan Hale

Evangelism and Communications Ministry – responsible for sharing the good news of Hope UCC with its members and the community
Chairperson, TBD

Finance and Insurance Ministry – oversight of investment and insurance policies
Chairperson, Dan Emerson

Hospitality Ministry – creates ways of welcome including fellowship time on Sundays after both worship services
Chairperson, TBD

Open and Affirming Ministry – responsible for promoting Hope UCC as a welcoming place for the LGBTQ community
Chairperson, Gary Bogener

One Body Ministry – responsible for maintaining a personal “family” connection with Hope’s members and friends who are unable to attend worship and church events
Chairperson, Paul Conner

Outreach Ministry – development and promotion of outreach and mission efforts
Chairperson, Clint McCann

Pastoral and Staff Relations Ministry – supports and maintains staff relationships
Chairperson, Emma  Aughinbaugh

Special Events Ministry – plans and coordinates a variety of special events including a Spaghetti Supper and Annual Talent Show
Chairperson, TBD

Stewardship Ministry – education and interpretation of stewardship issues
Chairperson, Aaron Wagner

Worship Ministry – responsible for the services of worship, administration of the music ministry, the sacraments, usher, acolytes and liturgists
Chairperson, Denise Buck

Youth and Children’s Ministry – responsible for educational programs for youth and children
Chairperson, Bethel Hale